Joan Nathan
Joan Nathan is an American author and television producer, best known for her work in the field of Jewish cuisine. She has written numerous cookbooks and produced a television series that explores the roots of American food.
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Joan Nathan was born in Providence, Rhode Island. She attended the University of Michigan, where she received a master's degree in French literature.
Career[edit | edit source]
After completing her education, Nathan worked as a foreign press officer in the Mayor of Jerusalem's office. During her time in Israel, she began to develop an interest in the country's food and culture, which led her to write her first cookbook, The Flavor of Jerusalem.
In the United States, Nathan worked for several years as a television producer, including for the series PBS: The Jewish Cooking in America. This series was based on her book of the same name, which won both the James Beard Award and the IACP Award.
Nathan has written numerous other cookbooks, including Jewish Cooking in America, The Foods of Israel Today, The New American Cooking, and Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France. These books have been recognized for their exploration of Jewish food and culture.
Personal life[edit | edit source]
Nathan lives in Washington, D.C., with her husband, attorney Allan Gerson, and their three children.
Awards and recognition[edit | edit source]
In addition to the James Beard and IACP awards, Nathan has received numerous other accolades for her work. In 1994, she was inducted into the James Beard Foundation's Who's Who of Food and Beverage in America. She has also received the Silver Spoon Award from Food Arts magazine.
Bibliography[edit | edit source]
- The Flavor of Jerusalem (1975)
- Jewish Cooking in America (1994)
- The Foods of Israel Today (2001)
- The New American Cooking (2005)
- Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous: My Search for Jewish Cooking in France (2010)
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